Tappesfield Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE15 3EZ is located in the Nunhead & Queen's Road electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Camberwell and Peckham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tappesfield Road, London, SE15 3EZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE15 3HD, SE15 3HP, SE15 3LN, SE15 3LR, SE15 3LY, SE15 3LS, SE15 3HE, SE15 3HW, SE15 3HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE15 3EZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% | 54.1% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 45.5% | 45.9% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SE15 3EZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46.6% | 55.3% | 8.7% | 37.9% | 17.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.6% | 26.9% | -6.7% | 44.2% | -17.3% |
| Separated | 5% | 2.2% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 8% | 10.5% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 5.1% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.6% | 57% | 1.4% | 48.4% | 8.6% |
| Good health | 26.7% | 25.9% | -0.8% | 33.6% | -7.7% |
| Fair health | 12% | 11% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 5.5% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.6% | 19.9% | -5.7% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 9.4% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 8.3% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 10.8% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.4% | 46.6% | 12.2% | 33.8% | 12.8% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 21% | 16.9% | -4.1% | 2.5% | 14.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 17.4% | 15.1% | -2.3% | 1.0% | 14.1% |
| Other Black | 4.6% | 4.7% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.8% | 4.4% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 45.8% | 45.1% | -0.7% | 81.4% | -36.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1.4% | 5.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
In this area, 65% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.7% | 65% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -18.2% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 10.2% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 11.2% | 10.2% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 7.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.8% | 10.8% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 9.5% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.2% | 64.6% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -18.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 24.6% | 22.4% | 9.8% | 14.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 3.2% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.5% | 3.2% | -15.3% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.1% | 76.7% | -2.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tappesfield Road was 80.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.7% lower than the Nunhead & Queen's Road average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tappesfield Road has the 21st lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Nunhead & Queen's Road and the 229th lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 Tappesfield Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £492,500 | 2025-03-14 | £472,377 |
| 88 Tappesfield Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £467,500 | 2024-10-31 | £447,941 |
| 78 Tappesfield Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-06-16 | £436,068 |
| 56 Tappesfield Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £392,000 | 2023-04-05 | £393,256 |
| 80 Tappesfield Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £419,000 | 2022-12-16 | £398,623 |
SE15 3EZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Other | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 1,429 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 2,276 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,767 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 2,962 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollydale Primary School Hollydale Road , Nunhead SE15 2AR | - not rated | 497 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rye Oak Primary School Whorlton Road , SE15 3PD | 3out of 4 | 524 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peckham Rye Primary School Whorlton Road , Peckham SE15 3PD | - not rated | 524 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Church of England Primary School 48 Brayards Road , West Square SE15 3RA | - not rated | 722 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellenden Primary School Dewar Street , SE15 4JP | 3out of 4 | 876 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The St Thomas the Apostle College Hollydale Road , Nunhead SE15 2EB | 4out of 4 | 782 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Waverley School Homestall Road , Southwark SE22 0NR | - not rated | 831 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich Homestall Road , SE22 0NR | 4out of 4 | 831 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Haberdashers Askes School Pepys Road , SE14 5SF | - not rated | 1,055 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Hatcham College Pepys Road , SE14 5SF | 3out of 4 | 1,055 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 1,268 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 2,341 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 3,922 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 4,051 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 4,884 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 2,798 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 2,798 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,030 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 3,030 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 4,259 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headstart Montessori School 24 Waveney Avenue , Peckham Rye SE15 3UE | - not rated | 434 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Newlands Stuart Road , Peckham Rye SE15 3AZ | 3out of 4 | 835 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Newlands School Stuart Road , Peckham Rye SE15 3AZ | - not rated | 835 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Education Support Centre 18 St Mary's Road , SE15 2DW | - not rated | 942 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Inclusive Learning Service Plus (Sils+) 18 St Mary's Road , Southwark SE15 2DW | - not rated | 953 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr ma | 84 | 130 yd | |
| Westminster house youth club | 29 | 148 yd | |
| Mother superior & sons | 26 | 194 yd | |
| Goodcup london ltd | 44 | 199 yd | |
| D4100 | 143 | 222 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Man of kent | 2 | 194 yd | |
| Pyrotechnist arms | 39 | 194 yd | |
| St. thomas the apostle church (licensed bar) | 81 | 281 yd | |
| Old nuns head | The Old Nuns Head, 15 | 285 yd | |
| The golden anchor | 16 | 672 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spices | 91 | 281 yd | |
| Astar fish bar | 98 | 281 yd | |
| The flygerians | The Old Nuns Head, 15 | 285 yd | |
| Monley's | 2a | 359 yd | |
| King valley fried chicken | 56 | 433 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 86-96 | 294 yd | |
| Nisa nunhead express | 2 | 359 yd | |
| Tesco | 265 | 762 yd | |
| Tesco | 5a-9 | 981 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Buchan Tenants And Residents Association Hall BUCHAN ROAD | 264 yd | |
| Haberdashers Askes Hatcham College (Sports Field) HABERDASHER ASKES GROUND HABERDASHER ASKES GROUND ST ASAPH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 583 yd |
| Los Angeles Gym & Aerobics Centre (Closed) Rye Lane | health and fitness suite | 778 yd |
| Harris Fitness Centre (East Dulwich) Homestall Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 830 yd |
| Newland Academy STUART ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 831 yd |
| Bredinghurst School (Closed) Stuart Road | grass pitches | 831 yd |
| St Thomas The Apostle College HOLLYDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 839 yd |
| Telegraph Hill Park ST. CATHERINES DRIVE | tennis courts | 868 yd |
| Peckham Rye Park Peckham Rye | grass pitches | 940 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 74.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 74.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.